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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30
The West Point cadetship.

Out of the eighteen young men who had
made application to Congressman Scull for
the appointment to West Point from this
District, elevsn showed up for the competi-
tive examination Wednesday morning
They were a remarkably fine SET of young
men, both physically and mentally. Phys
ically they were an exceptionally fine set. As
J. shown by the fact that they all passed the
rigid examination given them by tie board
of physicians and all re pronounced
good The examination u to their literary
requirements was held in the Court room by
4 c. Hoibert. Esq. and was very searching
and thorough Almost the entire day was
taken up Wednesday in the examination
and THURSDAY was devoted by the board to
an inspection of the examination papers.
Thursday evening the Board reported TO Mr..
S,-ull that Mr.. : A. Kephart. of Wilmore.
Cambria county, had passed the most credit
able examination. with Mr. Ed. VI. Love of
Somerset good second and Mr.. c. c. Greer,
of Johnstown, third In accordance with
tttc Tttbilluttltatlpii tl tiit tAdiiiiiiiS bpdib
Mr. Scull will send to the Secretary of War
the name of Mr.. Kepllart, who will receive
the appointment, with Mr.. Love as alternate.
In case neither OF these young men should
pass the final examination the appointment
will then 20 TO Mr. Greer. The examining
board speak very highly of the requirements
OF all the young men who were before them.
Mr. kephar is 10 be coesrai ulated upon
carrying off the prize from class composed
of 80 many worthy competitors. OF the sue
cessftil candidate the Johnstown Tribune has
this To SAP
. The Tribune extends its congratulations
10 young Mr. kcphart, Of Wilmore, ON his
selection by the board Of examiners tor the
cadetship 10 West Point from this district.
Son of worthy father and mother-the for
mer having served his country faithfully
We hope he will pass through the remainder
Of the ordeaIs as well as he has through this
first one. and eventually come forth every
thing his widowed mother and friends
could hope for"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

A spelling contest will be held at.the com
ing county institute and the best speller will
be presented by Coopersdale Academy, oi
JohDstown, Pa. with Websters Unabridged
Dictionary latest edition. The County Su-
perintendent will offer an additional prize.
The contest will be on Thursday morning
of the institute. and will be conducted by a
committee appointed for the purpose The
test will be both on the spelling of the word
and its proper use in sentence Printed
lists Of over one thousand words from which
the ties. words will be selected can be had of
Charles II Fisher Somerset, Pa, for two
cents each. or if sent by mail, three cents
each. Honorable mention will be made of a
number of others Of the best spoilers.
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BakersyiIIe Briefs.

Mr. Simon Young Is confined to his room
by serious illness.
Miss Edie Morrison has gone TO Irwin, Pa.
to take lessons on the piano.
Our farmers are taking advantage of the
fine weather to finish up their fall plowing
Robert II Uhl is having his saw mill re-
paired Commons Gross is doing the work
Mrs Jonathan Barclay is at present lying
quite i'll at her nome with inhanmatory
rheumatism
Isaiah Crist Is putting up new saw mill
1t will be furnished with Turbine wheel
and a circular saw
The men engaged in putting in new tele-
graph poles for the Western Union Telegraph
Company, have come and gone During
their stay in this section they stopped with
that prince of good fellows, J II. Morrison
A. READER.
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DIED..

WHETZELL.-At Casseiman. on We'd
nesday, November, 10, 1857, Daniel whetzell
in the sixty-fourth year of his age
The subject of this notice was born in
Frederick County. Maryland. On reaching
his majority he emigrated 10 Pennsylvania,
and settled in Elkliek Township, Somerset
County Being farmer he worked with
that class of people during the summer aud
in the winter season Taught school.
When the war with Mexico broke out he
found it impossible to enlist in either of the
two Pennsylvania Regiments from the fact
that the quo of every company was always
full. Learning that L. ). Recruiting sta
ton was opened at Bedford, Pennsylvania,
he went there and enlisted as Z. s. soldier
During the war he rendezvoused at New
YORK, aud was assigned 10 the llth Regi-
ment, L. SInfantry, commanded by Colonel
Savage. and with them participated in all
the duties and dangers connected with, the
campaign. After the war be was honorably
discharged, and returned to his home in
Somerset County, where he lived the balance
of bis life. highly respected for his moral
and Christian department
Mr. WhetzeIl at the time of his death was
connected with the Church of God at King
wood. and was a useful and influential
member making sunday school work the
most important part of his Christian duties
The schools AT kingwood. Casselman, Lan-
rel Grove and New Lexington, whichever he
happened to live the nearest. commanded
his untiring and undivided attention. but he
did not neglect his other church duties Al
though poor in the goods Of this world he
was rich in the gospel and its promises. Be
ing confined to bed for several months before
his death, he expressed no desire for recov-
cry, saying to the writer: 1t would oe far
better for him to go to his father. who stood
on the shining shore of the dark waters
ready to welcome him over
He was buried, at Mt Union. on Friday.
18th inst, surrounded by his Christian
friends and large concoIrse OF fellow citi :
zens. Rev. ]. c. Cunningham, of Kingwood,
preached the funeral discourse and gave Us
good picture of the Patriots duty. when
clothed with the Christian armor for God,
home and native land Con-
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Husband Items

Mr. William Baldwin is making prepara
tions IN build a new barn.
Mr. Samuel Manst had his new barn raised
last week which will be a complete struct-
ure.
Mr.. Henry Beam was in Virginia last
week where he purchased several handsome
young horses Mr.. Beam sold one Of the
horses on the road coming home
There was concert given by the singing
class at the Casebeer church last Saturday
night, conducted by Mr.. II. j. Hoffman
The attendance was quite large The music
was very good, consisting of anthems, solos,
trios, duets, quartetts, and choruses. Prof
Welch was the organist. The choir rem
dered most excellent music, entertaining the
large audience for over two hours, which
was amply worth the small admission fee.
A word of commentator is due the teach
er and scholars for their energy in preparing
this delightful evenings entertainment
Mr.. Sebastian Geisler and wife of iowa,
visited friends here few weeks ago Mr..
Geisler was former resident of this commu-
nifty but is at present located in Iowa where
he is exclusively engaged in farming.
OCCASIONAL.
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CoIonizatIon of punkards,

The proposed colonization of all the Dun
kards IN the United States in the Is Panhan-
die - section Of the United States is very
large undertaking. The Ddnkards are a pc
culiar religious sect, whose chief teneis are
literal belief in the teachings of the Gospel,
and in adherence of war. During the Civil
War both sides respected their seruples
against fighting, aud exempted them from
service in the army. misprin, in the Con-
federate statute on the subject made it ap-
pear that drunkards were exempted. This
was good news to the red-nosed men of the
South. but their satisfaction was short-lived,
a. the mistake was socn corrected Texas
is to be congratulated upon securing these
honest, industrious people,.-N. Y. Tribune.
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An Important Decision.

The supreme court recently desided case
that may be Of interest TO some people be-
sides the parties directly concerned. A Har-
risburg furniture dealer sold goods to mar
ried woman. notwithstanding the husband
had notified him orally and by letter not to
do so on credit. The furniture man brought
suit against the husband, and the jury found
verdict in his favor The husband had
ratified the wifes purchases, permitting them
to remain in the house aud using them. The
supreme court decides that this was an err
ror. thal there was no ratification on the
part of the husband in permitting the goods
to remain in the house, and that il was not
his duty TO remove the goods, nor notify the
dealer to take them away. Ii the latter
chose to take his chance of recovery after
notice not to sell he had the right, but he
could not improve the right of action against
the husband
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NEW YORK OBSERVER,
1888.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's BSzAR IS home Journal. 1t
combines choice literature aad fine art illus
trations with the latest intelligence regarding
the fashions. Each number has clever seri-
al and short stories. practical and timely es-
says. bright poems, humorous sketches, etc.
Its pattern-sheet and fashion-plate supple
menis will alone help ladies TO save many
times the cost of the subscription, and pa
pers on social etiquette. decorative art. house
keeping in all its branches, cookery. etc.
make it useful in every household. and a
true promoter of economy Its editorials
are marked by good sense and not line is
admitted 10 its columns that could offend
the most fastidious taste.
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The New Liquor Law

For the information of counsel for the
liquor-dealers and Others, the Clerk of the
Court of Quarter Sessions of Philadelphia
County recently submitted questions to the
Board OF Judges relative TO the interpreta-
ton Of the new High-License law. These
interrogatories have been answered by Judge
Allison a. follows
Question Are wholesale liquor-deaiers,
brewers. and bottlers required to file peti.
tons the same as the retailers? If so. shall
said petition be similar in all respects Aa-
s'eer Applicants for a license to sell liquor
by wholesale should apply by petition but
there i nothing in the act of May "A, 1887,
which requires that the petition should con-
form with the requirements of the petition
to sell by retail as set fort in the act of May
IL, 1887.
@ Are the bondsmen required To be resi-
dents of the wards in which the place OF
business is located? 4 The Act does not
require that the bondsmen for license to sell
by wholesale should be residents of the ward
in which the business is to be carried on.
q Can a license to sell at wholesale and
at retail be issued to the same person either
for the same place or different places? A.
\ license 10 sell by wholesale does not au-
thorizea license to be issued or granted TO
the same person TO sell by retail. See Speci-
fication 6 of the fifth section of the Act of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

just before the public schools Of the bor-
ough were dismissed "Wednesday evening the
scholars were delighted TO hear he teachers
announce that there would be no school till
Mundax
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

There will be big time next court week
There will doubtless be a big crowd of peo-
pie in Somerset. many of whom will come
to town specially 10 select school books out
OF the immense supply at Fishers Book
store School books and school supplies
for every district in the county. Hundreds
of people will be attracted by the elegant
and immense display of Holiday Goods
that will be opened out in this large and
handsome store room. This display of Hol-
iday Goods will exceed anything ever be-
fore attempted in Somerset. Come and see
IL. Justices of the Peace and Constabes
will avail themselves of the chance whilst at
Court TO 20 to Fishers Book Store aud lay
in supply of blanks School teachers will
not forget that | have A. large and fine a
stock of Reward Cards as can be bought in
any of the large cities.
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A Wonderful Clock

A Meadville man Is getting ready to show
a wonderful clock. He has been engaged on
il for the past eight years. Ii has three tow
ers, each of which i 10 be eighteen feet in
height, and from one of them will float the
American flag. Among the representations
are to be the creation of the world, Noah
and the animals entering the ark, Moses re-
ceiving the law, Abraham offering Isaac on
the altar, the twelve apostles and the Savior
passing before John the Baptist, Martin Lu-
ther and long procession of Reformers; all
the Presidents OF the United States. Baniel in
the hons den, Solomon's temple, and many
other Scriptural scenes Thus far tine maker
has finished 475 figures of persons and ne
intends to increase the number to 500. The
clock will require winding but once year,
and procession Of the features given will
occur once every hour. An organ, chime
of bells and toll of bells viii be heard as
the procession moves.
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improving Bedford Springs.

Messrs. Bailey, Dalzell and Reed OF Pitts
burgh, and William Hartley, of Bedford
part of the Bedford Springs syndicate. met
al the Corle House on Saturday last, and de-
ternined to increase the capital stock to
S5O0O0a A meeting will be held in the near
future when a fuller attendance of stock
holders will be able to he present when they
will take steps toward putting the property
in shape for next year.-Laqairer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

Ex-Sheriff Josiah Siafcr is again confined
TO MS bed nursing very sore leg, the result
Of the kick an unruly horse gave him while
crying sale al the residence of Jonathan
Rbcads in Quemahoning township several
days ago. The Sheriff has been exceedingly
unfortunate about horses the past few years,
as this is the second or third time he has been
kicked on the seif-same leg and every time
badly hurt. His many friends win be sorry
to learn Of the accident
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MARRIED.

FERREL-BLUBAUG On Tuesday.
November p. 1887 at tirsina. Pa, by J. b.
Jennings. J. p. Mr.. Leonard ferrel to Miss
Jennie Blubaugh both of Somerset Co., Pa
BITTNER-SWANK- On Nov 27th. at
the Lutheran parsonage in New Centreville
by Rev. J. H. Zinn, Mr. Walter Bittner and
Miss Cora L. swank, both Of Somerset town
ship.
RHOADS-ST0Y.-- the evening of
Thursday. November IL, 1887. in the Wills
Lutheran Church, by Rev J. J. Welch, Mr..
Manases ] Rhoads and Miss Carrie ). Stoy,
both of Somerset County. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

A sudden change IN the spring like wealth
er Of last week was experienced sunday
night Weare having regular winter wealth
cr at present.
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Thanksgiving was not much observed
here. there being no services in any of ON
churches
George Zimmerman was here recently on
visit 10 his birthplace and former home.
He now resides In westmorelansl county,
Ed Lohr recently purchased chopper.
and runs it xitb his separator engine He
is doing a booming business. and making
good work.
Sarah Smiley, an aged lady living with
Val c. Miller. has heen confined TO her bed
for the past ihree weeks wi, pariiysiS.
There is very little hope OF her recovery
The literary society at California is a sue
cess II is well attended. and highly inter
esting. Some of our young men will make
fine orators with proper practice and train
ing.
Hiram Gardner's spring. which had been
weeks ago suddenly had a flow of clear,
fresh water, getting bank full and continuing
so ever since.
j. d. Rhodes sold the greater part Of bis
personal property ON Thursday the 18th
inst The grain and cattle sold at fair prices
The farming implements. being out of sea
son, did not bring the best prices. Timothy
hay sold for only IS per ton.
One day recently as Isaiah J. Beachiey and
his hands were busiiy engaged in digging
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-11-30

Park Y Kimmell. Esd who occupies a
desk in the Pitisburgh Office Of the Peunsyl-
yania Company, is spending weeks yaca-
linil in somer.ei
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Associate Judges Walker and Shaver held
a short session of court Thursday morning.
A few petitions were presented. and Cour;
was adjourned sase die.
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1888.
HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE.
An ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY,

HARPER's YoUNG People interests all
young readers by its carefully selected varie-
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They Must Marru Again

During some months past hundreds of
couples have been married in a house on the
western borders of Warren county, Pennsyl-
yania. under the impression that they had
got into Ohio, and might thus evade the Ii
cense law. The county commissioners de
that the couples must be married over again
if they wish to be legally united in the bonds
Of matrimony.
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A Mo del Locomotive.

Passenger engine No. $50 designed by Mr.
A. J. Cromwell Saperintedent of Motive
Power. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Gem
Mt Clare Shops at Baltimore and placed in
service.
The performances Of the new engine have
fully met the expectations of her designer
and he has been the recipient of many CON
grltulations from tn officials OF the Traffic
and Transportation Department of the
Road.
No. $50 hauled Express Train No. 3, con
sisiing of three sleeping ears. three coaches
two baggage cars. one express car aud one
postal car, from Baltimore to Martinsburg in
two hours and ffty-six minutes. making
four stops at stations The distance is ia
miles and the running time was, therefore.
made at the rate of thirty nine miles per
hour an exceedingly high rate of speed 10
maintain with 50 large train and over such
grades as intervene between Baltimore and
Martinsburg.
Two still more remarkable performances
by the same engine were made in taking
Limited Express Train No. 5. consisting of
one sleeping car, two coaches, one baggage
and one postal ear from Piedmont To Alta
mont, IL miles, in 43l minutes, and the
same train up Cheat River grade from dead
stop at RowIersburg. Il miles, in 10 minutes.
The distances named are ali up grade, The
former averaging III feet to the mile, and the
latter 1875 feet TO the mile.
Engine $50 has four driving wheels, IS
inches in diameter: cylinder i9x24; teiesco-
4 ped boiler. - inches at smoke box with s
inch wagon top l47 fukes, IL fee, long and
q inches in diameter; fire box III inches
long BY "a inches wide. inside measurement;
gross weight. with four gauges Of water and
ready for service, l02eoo pounds weight
over drivers 10000 pounds.
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Al eid German custom l. sdopted II, many
-''l''i'oids at this season, to wit: Take the
.''5is Of cherry and peach trees, place the
''''a N a Vessel of water in warm room
-'l es Christmas they will be covered with
'-''iial blossoms and bright green seaves.
'se hmos may be used for Christmas trees.
'O'' BAR young man residing in Kit
'a'as township, Armstrong county. met
- - 4 very serious and almost fatal accident
-'e oo' hunting last saturday. In firing
.'i'e game iiis gun exploded. blowing out
II e''Ssh Il knoekea bin neIa eyc out.
- -,'s'''i his upper jaw bone and broke the
oi1ge Of his hose
nave gone TO some pains to select
'' suitable to the Holiday season. Our
- - CONSISTS IN part Of Jewelry. Vase. Per
49,, faTsss, Pocke,books. Cigar Cases.
n, -.'' sai''s, Paper Weights. Work Baskets.
e .s &c, afd instead Of selling them at
-, Pr'o'~ We have marked them down 80
-. :, .'-' all can indulge in the pleasure Of
making presents
n TRfpwELL & 90.
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a rhanksgly,ng Dinner,

On Thanksgiving day II. II. Flick had a
fine, large turkey killed. and inyinted in
Rev Manages John II Morrison and wife,
and several more Of his neighbors. The Ia
BILE was richly spread. and a no one knows
better than Mrs. Flick how 10 get up good
dinner all present enjoyed themselves to the
utmost. Call on Us again. and We will be
there Thanks Con-
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Mrs. A. E. UhI.

Great bargains in Dress Goods.
Big reduction in Wraps.
Now is the time to get great
deal for your money.
Ladies and Childrens Wraps will
be sold low enough to suit any rea-
sonable buyer.
Dry Goods of all kinds must go.
lmust have more room to display
Holiday Goods.
Don't miss great opportunity.
Come and show that you mean
business. and you will find that it
pays.
Holiday Goods coming in.
A large line of Muffiers, Hand
kerchiefs and Fancy Goods now
ready.
Great bargains for all, at
MRS. A. Il. UHL'S.
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Marriage licenses have been issued TO the
following named persons since our hast re-
port
Morris II Wagner. of Elklick township
and Annie l. Lichiy, of Salisbury
Walter Bittner and Cora l.. Swank. both
of Somerset township
Reuben Knupp of WestmoreIand County.
aud Henrietta Young, OF Somerset township